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Vocabulary In Context QuestionsSet 1

1Information or exact words that is taken from the text and is often enclosed in quotation marks

2Why are Universal Product Codes (UPCs) often preprinted on products before the manufacturer ships the products to the business?

3In the book The Secret Language of Birds, what kind of bird is the cowbird like?

4In the first paragraph, the writer says that the nano-spider

5Who does Res miss?

6Which text feature is used to provide definitions of difficult words in a text?

7What does Mollie love?

8Which text feature would you use to find the meaning of a word you don't know?

9"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that ll men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights ..... "-Declaration of Independence 1776The excerpt from the Declaration of Independence refers to rights that-

10What is the recommended strategy for tackling difficult passages?

11What does the phrase "soft kind of rock" in the text suggest about Mr. Verloc's character?

12What is the purpose of the Head Body Tail Strategy?

13The Preamble states, "insure domestic tranquility ..... " Which answer best reflects the meaning of this phrase?

14My sister loves animals. She has a cat, a dog, and two birds. She feeds them every day and plays with them in the afternoon. What does my sister do with her animals?

15What is meant by evaluation in a book review?

16How are Old Dan and Little Ann different?

17What does Prince Escalus say he will do to anyone who fights in the future?

18Giving a cursory glance over the headlines of a newspaper is .....

19To have a prior knowledge leads to:

20What would the context be for an article about the invention of the telephone?

21Which term refers to the act of adding notes and comments to a text to provide explanations or interpretations?

22If you don't know a word, what helps?

23The ability discussed in lines 35-38 is referred to elsewhere as which of the following?

24Source that was written or created during the time of the event it covers.

25Little Red Riding Hood" by unknown: a girl walks through the woods to deliver food to her sick grandmother. A wolf goes to the grandmother's house, eats the grandmother, and waits for the girl, disguised as the grandmother.

26How can context clues help students?

27Based on the text about Vietnamese traditions: Vietnamese people believe that when someone dies, their soul lives on and can protect the family. Vietnamese people believe that when someone dies, their soul

28Measures how easy the text is to read

29In "Spinning a Yarn", what did the author believe the knots on the quipu represented?

30What is the meaning?: Try drinking infused water instead of sodas and other sugary drinks for an easy way to cut down on carbs.

31Other words in a passage that give you ideas about the meaning of an unfamiliar word

32Analyzing two things such as characters or stories in relation to each other. (to determine similarities)

33What does "occasion" mean?

34The gesture referred to in lines 2-3 of Passage A is similar to the gestures referred to in Kelly's experiment in Passage B in that these gestures all are:

35Who is "Fritzi"?

36The "Roaring Twenties" was not a good time for all Americans. For example, ..... were not able to afford the new advances in technology that improved standard of living because the boll weevil was destroying their profits.

37Knowing the background of revelation prevents:

38What does " ..... in order to form a more perfect union ..... " mean?

39What revives the sweet memories in the poet's mind?

40A word, words, or phrase that helps to identify the meaning of an unfamiliar word.

41That bench can function as a storage unit. This means that

42Who is described as a "best friend" in the text?

43What are the four types of context clues?

44What can a piece of reading be called?

45A young musician whom Eliezer meets in Auschwitz. Juliek reappears late in the memoir, when Eliezer hears him playing the violin after the death march to Gleiwitz.

46Autobiography of William Procter, Jr.

47What type of source is this? A chapter in your world history textbook about the Ancient Greeks

48Which section of the newspaper covers movies, music, and celebrity news?

49These are found in newspapers and their purpose is to inform the readers of what is happening in the world around them.

50What was the low, dull, quick sound that the narrator heard?

51Which of the following is an example of using context clues to understand a word?

52Part IV: The Story of an Hour-What word does Mrs. Mallard repeatedly whisper to herself in her room?

53What are the modes of freight transportation mentioned in the document?

54Jenny loves stories with pictures and reads a lot. $\rightarrow$ Her hobby is .....

55A Wikipedia article about George Washington

56To break down a text so that you understanding it better

57What word helps you understand the word permafrost?Under the snow is permafrost, which is frozen soil. The soil has gravel and dead plants in it.

58FOR PICK-UP / DROP-OFF ONLYThe sign above would most probably be found .....

59Use context clues to define the word in italics. The famous pianist realized that he had a talented protege in his student.

60To ..... is to tell in your own words what a passage is about including only the central idea and most important details. Does not include opinions or judgment.

61Read the passage about Hoi An: "People say that the weather in Hoi An is very nice ..... " Decide whether the statement is true or false: "The weather in Hoi An isn't good."